Hmmm ...
The New Siberian Islands are on the same longitude as the opening, and not far below it.
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@deandddd , I think by making this geopolitical move , Russia is trying to give notice of their stated claim on the highly strategic Northern Sea Route (NSR) , that cuts right across the North Polar region .
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Sidhartha,
Yes, of course.
But I think that they are especially claiming that region in order to protect the opening.
Keep off the grass!
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